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Welcome to Taylor Hooper Photography
My mission is to create
headshots that really say something about you! How do I do this?
Well to start with, let's talk about the look. I can create a
variety of different headshot styles for you: we can do indoor
headshots with studio lighting, with a white, black or neutral
background. With studio lighting I can create different moods from
dramatic and artistic with lots of shadows, to bright and sunny with
even light, perfect for Commercial or Musical Theater headshots. I
also shoot outdoors, using natural light with an almost unlimited
variety of backgrounds and settings. To get an idea of the many
different looks I can create for you, please view my portfolio:

With my "Unlimited Headshot Package", you have the opportunity to
shoot both indoor and outdoors, thus getting a great variety and
contrast of looks to show the different sides of your personality.
For more information on my headshot packages go to my pricing page:

Talking about headshots with agents, managers, and other actors you
hear a lot of advice. "The eyes need to pop." "You have to have a
legit, and a commercial/musical theater headshot." "A headshot has
to show your type." "New York headshots vs. LA headshots" and so on
and so on. But what does all that really mean?
The most important thing in a headshot is that it reveals the real
you. It has to say something about your unique qualities. To that
end, I tell my clients to think about the headshot session as a
conversation with friends. We want to show you being YOU naturally.
Your commercial or smiley headshot should look like you are telling
a friend a happy or exciting story. Your legit or dramatic headshot
should look like you are engaged in a more intense, mischievous or
serious conversation with a friend. I try to make that happen by
creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere where you can comfortably
express yourself, then everything else falls into place. Click on
the link below to see a sampling of the many thank you notes and
testimonials I have receive from satisfied clients.

While I agree with the main stream that says "everyone should have
at least two headshots -- a more serious and a more light or
commercial headshot," my goal is to tailor that to you. If you are a
comedian who wants to audition for specifically comedies, sit coms,
and lighter fair, then maybe your "serious headshot" doesn't have to
be all that serious. Maybe it's simply a contrast to the laughing,
bright, smiley commercial headshot that comes so easily to you.
Maybe it's a closed mouth smile, with a secret behind it.
Conversely if you are a very serious actor auditioning for more
dramatic roles, soap operas, Shakespeare, etc., then the contrast to
your intense, dramatic headshot could simply be a closed mouth smile
with a wry sense of humor behind it, or whatever level of levity is
most common in your day to day character. To get an idea of the many
different "looks" we can achieve in a session, check out this
"Unlimited Headshot Package," online proof example:

Basically, you are the boss, this is your acting, singing, dancing,
or performing career we are talking about. I will help you create
headshots that are an asset to you and that help complete the
package you bring to an audition or interview. For more tips on
taking a great headshot visit my "Details" page:

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